About the course
Your experiences in our classrooms and labs will teach you scientific research methods and reporting, your experiences interning at Boston's premier hospitals and research facilities will deepen your knowledge and broaden your network. At Suffolk, you can earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Biology, depending on your area of focus. You?ll begin with a well-rounded assortment of courses in both the lab and classroom focusing on evolution, genetics, ecology, bioethics, and physiology. If you have a specific professional interest, you might choose one of our three concentration options. You can also join The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) and the Health Careers Club, which provides faculty-guided research opportunities to give you hands-on experience in the lab and field. The Arthur J. West Alumni Seminar Series allows you to network with and learn from alumni healthcare leaders. Suffolk is also home to the Chi Kappa chapter of the National Biological Honor Society. Internships for biology majors abound here in Boston. Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye & Ear Institute are a short walk from our campus. The Longwood Medical and Academic Area?home to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and more?is an easy T ride away. And those are just some of your many options. This concentration prepares you for post-graduate programs in healthcare fields such as medicine, physician assistant, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nurse practitioner, physical therapy, pharmacy, and others. You can tailor your coursework for your graduate program of choice while still getting a solid grounding in biology. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
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Spring (January), 2024 |
Boston |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Boston |
Spring (January), 2025 |
Boston |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Boston |
Spring (January), 2026 |
Boston |
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Entry requirements for Suffolk University
Official high school transcript.
Letter of recommendation
Official College/University Transcripts (in English or with official translation) from all institutions attended.
Proof of English Proficiency Option - select 1 of the options below:
SAT or ACT scores in lieu of English Proficiency (SAT/ACT is not required of International Students)
TOEFL or IELTS score (TOEFL minimum is a 79, IELTS a 6.5)
DUOLINGO English Test-DET (Minimum percentage score of 70%)
Exempt if you’re from a country where English is the First and Official Language (please submit the SAT or ACT only).
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0
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